![]() ![]() When you’ve had your ocean fix, continue north to the historic seacoast city of Portland (the Atlantic version that is!) with its funky galleries, one-of-a-kind shops, diverse restaurants, and many very photogenic lighthouses. Enjoy 11 kilometres of sandy beach and Old Orchard Beach Pier, stretching more than 150 metres over the Atlantic Ocean. ![]() Kennebunkport, Maine > Camden, Maine Megunticook Lake, Camdenįirst stop, Old Orchard Beach. DRIVE TIME: 144kms: 1 hour 30 mins drive timeģ. ![]() Check out some of the fine mansions and maybe even stay at one! Your final stop today is long-time shipbuilding centre, Kennebunkport, Maine, located along the Atlantic Ocean and Kennebunk River. Enjoy the vintage feel of this town, stroll among quaint buildings or explore the Marginal Way ocean path. Settled in 1623, Portsmouth’s historic past and cultural strengths make it an attractive destination, as well as being a gateway to New Castle, one of New Hampshire’s smallest towns and home of the Fort Constitution Historic Site.Īfter exploring the fort, depart for Maine, where your first stop is Ogunquit, named by the Abenaki tribe, meaning ‘beautiful place by the sea’. Then, continue through movie-famous Manchester-By-The-Sea, Massachusetts, and art-inspiring Rockport, Massachusetts, to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Infamous for the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, Salem is a colourful city with a rich maritime heritage, Victorian architecture, and fascinating stories that span nearly 400 years. Head north along the scenic New England coast through Massachusetts. Boston, Massachusetts > Kennebunkport, Maine Kennebunk River, Kennebunkport If the weather is nice, reconnect with the natural world by strolling through the Boston Common and taking a ride on one of the famous Swan Boats in the Public Garden. Shopaholics should head to Newbury Street in the Back Bay, Copley Place, and the famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace, while sports fans tick off items on their bucket list, with a Boston Red Sox baseball game (April through October) and a tour of Fenway Park (AKA The Green Monster), the oldest Major League Baseball park in the country. ![]() Walk, dance or skip across the Charles River on the Longfellow Bridge or take the “T” (subway) to Cambridge to explore the ivy-trimmed campus of Harvard University and pick up an iconic jumper from the Uni’s many bookstores. If you’re after a more intimate experience, check out the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum or the Nichols House Museum. Then, spend time enjoying the Museum of Fine Arts’ extensive collection or the eye-opening exhibits at the Museum of Science. Begin your adventure on The Freedom Trail, with its 16 historic stops, including the famous Old North Church and the Paul Revere House. You may already know all about Boston’s rich history and its role in the Revolutionary War, but you may not be aware of the city’s world-class museums, numerous universities, and abundant shopping opportunities. Boston, Massachusetts Start your tour of Boston, Massachusetts at the Freedom Trail marker Quaint New England Towns: Route Highlightsġ. Ready to go? Start planning now, ready for when international borders reopen soon.Įxplore all of Brand USA’s 31 Amazing Self Drive Road Trip itineraries here. So, say hello to quirkiness and curiosity as you roam freely through six uniquely different states. Lose yourself in this road-tripping experience rich in culture, history, storytelling, and nature.įrom museums to lakes, to vineyards and flower-adorned cottages by the sea, this charming trip will have you dreaming of new ways of being. This “ Quaint New England Towns” itinerary is a travel treat for all of your senses. Be transported back in time, as you travel through the stunning states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. If you’d like some peace, culture, and stunning scenery in your next overseas adventure in the not-so-distant future, this road trip ticks all the boxes. ![]()
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